Heatherton vs Moorabbin Airport

Moorabbin Airport scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moorabbin Airport (1101) sits above Heatherton (1093).

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Heatherton and Moorabbin Airport side by side

MeasureHeathertonMoorabbin Airport
Price and market
Median house$1,065,000–
Median unit$352,080–
Renting
Owner occupied71.0%–
Renter occupied27.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10931101
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1624
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population2,82626
Median age4122
Climate
Annual rainfall680 mm661 mm
Mean max, January26.2°C26.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Moorabbin Airport edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1093).

Heatherton vs Moorabbin Airport: common questions

Does Heatherton or Moorabbin Airport have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moorabbin Airport scores 1101 vs 1093 in Heatherton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Heatherton or Moorabbin Airport?

Moorabbin Airport scores 24/100 on walkability vs 16/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.